Police are searching for two men in connection with an armed robbery in midtown Ventura, authorities said.

The robbery was reported at 10:10 p.m. Friday, authorities said, about an hour after it had occurred at a bus depot in the 3300 block of Telegraph Road near the Pacific View mall.

The victim reported that he was waiting for a bus when he was approached by two males armed with knives. The armed pair reportedly threatened the victim with harm if he did not hand over his cellphone, police said. He gave the robbers his phone and wallet, and they fled, authorities reported.

The robbers were last seen running west on Telegraph Road, police said. Officers searched but were unable to find them, police said.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to call 339-4488.

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